The BEST just got BETTER! - Reolink CX410W WIFI Security Camera Review

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2024

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  • @netstar5950
    @netstar5950 8 місяців тому +8

    Great review. Glad to see that they added a CX410 Wi-Fi model but I never understood the reason for the Wi-Fi feature unless you use the camera inside a building where you have a power source near the camera. If you place the camera outside, majority of the time you will require POE for power and send data through the same cable which is more secure, provides better performance and distance, and is more reliable.
    The lower frame rate for the Wi-Fi version may be due to a performance issue with Wi-Fi.
    After watching your excellent reviews, I currently have (6) CX410 POE cameras connected to my Reolink NVR for 6 months and they have been performing perfectly. The accuracy of the Reolink AI software is excellent and the low light performance is amazing. IMO, I don't think it's necessary to wait for 4K CX410 because the clarity of these cameras at 2K is excellent. By the way, I upgraded to the latest firmware version for the POE cameras and I now have HDR feature turned on in the Reolink android app. I like that Reolink keeps updating their firmware and improving their product line. IMO, Reolink is the best system for the money.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing your experience. I agree with you with WiFi cameras but there is definitely a market for it that Reolink is capitalizing. Wired PoE with NVR setup is the way to go. I have to update my CX410s to get the HDR feature.

    • @Martin-Techno-Gadget-Guy
      @Martin-Techno-Gadget-Guy 7 місяців тому +7

      @@LifeHackster I am in a place where running ethernet cables is not possible. So THANK YOU Reolink for providing the WIFI option.

    • @randykirstuk8978
      @randykirstuk8978 3 місяці тому +1

      Can you tell me if the camera records 24/7 does it still have triggers for motion so you can find the spot ?
      And if set to just motion triggers do you only get a 16sec clip and that’s all ?

    • @ReallyOneOfThem
      @ReallyOneOfThem 3 місяці тому +4

      There are plenty of people who want to install cameras in locations that don't have access to an Ethernet cable, but have an outlet like a detached garage, barn, shed, etc. 9:10

  • @grigor9144
    @grigor9144 8 місяців тому +3

    Would you take this one or Tapo colorpro camera? And which one has a better microphone for better 2 way communication?? Thanks!! Great video keep it coming.

  • @UnlimitedStone
    @UnlimitedStone 8 місяців тому +5

    Just a heads up, the PoE version does have HDR option on its latest firmware version. It's quite helpful if the spotlight turns on, and it is monitoring something very close, as it stops faces etc being washed out when the background is very dark.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому

      Thanks you. I will need to update mine.

  • @A166-b7x
    @A166-b7x 8 місяців тому +3

    Once they drop the full 360° PTZ POE version, I'll replace all static mount cams. Great review as always a very informative watch.

  • @robertoghinato5754
    @robertoghinato5754 8 місяців тому +2

    You have ✅ all the boxes! Thanks so much for your working effort! Always ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ worth

  • @black-un9dp
    @black-un9dp 6 місяців тому +5

    This is a great review. I might get it! I have one question, though. Do you know if they fixed the notification speed? Thank you!

  • @dannylira11
    @dannylira11 8 місяців тому +5

    Great video. Wish a company would make a window mount for a camera like this.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +1

      That is actually a pretty good idea! I hope Reolink or Tapo does one soon.

  • @m9j16
    @m9j16 8 місяців тому +11

    Dear Reolink, We need the CX in a dome format. Put me in for an order of 3. :)

  • @inspectorsteve2287
    @inspectorsteve2287 2 місяці тому +1

    I appreciate you saying what you telling us what you see when out in the yard. I was curious if criminals would be able to see the camera at night if it had a spot light or something and you explained it.

  • @PatrickC139
    @PatrickC139 8 місяців тому +1

    Good review. i have this camera sitting in my office, waiting to be deployed...with like 4 other Reolink products lol.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому

      Time to install it :) Thanks for watching!

  • @salvatorediciaccio376
    @salvatorediciaccio376 8 місяців тому +3

    I have 2 questions for you. How would you compare this with the spotlight on at night to the 811? Has Reolink hinted to you when they might release the cx810 in the US?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +1

      All spotlight cams with regular sensors except for the 823A have their video quality at night with only their spotlights ON deteriorate quick beyond 15-20 feet. The CX410 doesn’t need a lot of light to have better footage.

    • @VastardokKukiao
      @VastardokKukiao 6 місяців тому

      its out now brodie

  • @albundy3929
    @albundy3929 Місяць тому

    which would you prefer if you wanted only wifi cameras, this reolink cx410w or the new eufy s3 pro? thanks

  • @mattwright6622
    @mattwright6622 8 місяців тому +1

    Now they need to add notification tones to each camera now

  • @noloboy
    @noloboy 8 місяців тому +2

    Does the WIFI version also support POE or can be powered through Ethernet? Or it can only be powered using the adapter? I know the question doesn't make sense but I have a strange use case for it. Thanks!

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +1

      No it is not PoE but you can power it up using a PoE splitter. -> ua-cam.com/video/6_2QIgTwIiw/v-deo.htmlsi=cR3jeqHKqZqyMJEj&t=454

    • @noloboy
      @noloboy 8 місяців тому

      @@LifeHacksterThanks!

  • @Rockaland2
    @Rockaland2 8 місяців тому +1

    That is sick how good the color is in total darkness.. Game over crooks ! Now for price point 89 bucks vs Rings Stick up cam Pro of 180 bucks .. tHE CX410 WIFI KILLS IT ON EVERY LEVEL !
    My old issue is that my outdoor power is limited . why would anyone buy ring at this point?

  • @BIG_DRU
    @BIG_DRU 8 місяців тому +2

    Good review i like the camera it has really good clarity but i would only mount it in the back of my house because of the antennas……………

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому

      Go with the wired PoE version.

  • @PatLyoutubepage
    @PatLyoutubepage 8 місяців тому +1

    Good review. The image quality can vary depending on outside conditions. foggy nights and mornings are more challenging light conditions. My electric clothes dryer exhaust vent makes a cloud of water vapor during colder months and it fogs the footage for nearby cameras.
    I have 2 cx410 Poe cams right now until the cx810 is out. and I will say it is far better than black and white infrared. even other reolink models like the 810a 820a 410a using color mode with lots of supplemental led floodlights won't have anywhere close to the same video quality as the cx410. Low light image sensors are not magic but are a big improvement over regular sensors. I have both of my cx410s facing the street and the ambient streetlights are enough to get acceptable footage. I get a slightly yellowish tint with sodium vapor bulbs and my lawn grass color is washed out imagine a green that looks kinda grey. I have another poe led floodlight turn on automatically for ai motion events and I get daylight quality footage with the cx410.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Low light cams like this one are definitely better than spotlight and even IR Night vision cameras.

  • @Rockaland2
    @Rockaland2 2 дні тому

    I recently purchased this, but I can’t seem to get the screws off the back of it to put the SD card in. Do you know any shortcuts of how to do this? They’re super tight.

  • @Undrandi
    @Undrandi 6 місяців тому

    Hi I love your videos, you are doing this properly. I have a question - I bought some Wyze V3s but I am having connection issues with the wifi, the clips are slow to load and the video is choppy and unreliable. Moving the thing closer to the wifi router is not possible and I really don't want to do ethernet so I'm wondering if a model like this one with the larger antennaes maybe would help. Have you done any testing on wifi ranges on any models? I can't find anything on this.

  • @d.t.1470
    @d.t.1470 8 місяців тому +2

    Question will it work with Alexa? I use the Echo Show 8 solely for monitoring

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +1

      Yes, it will and Google home.

    • @d.t.1470
      @d.t.1470 8 місяців тому

      A great deal of thanks for taking the time to reply. Extremely helpful. THANKS@@LifeHackster

  • @world_still_spins
    @world_still_spins 8 місяців тому +2

    Awesome. Colorx with wifi.

  • @Martin-Techno-Gadget-Guy
    @Martin-Techno-Gadget-Guy 7 місяців тому

    As usual, another great review. I'm finally at the point of wanting to replace my NEST cameras and I think this might be it. There is a lot to like about this camera. And for the cost of a 1 year subscription to NEST AWARE it pretty much covers the cost of the reolink NVR.
    One comment on the audio that I'm hoping you can suggest to all of the camera manufactures: If you listen to the THUNDER sounds whenever the wind is blowing it is super annoying. And it would be so simple for them to somewhat fix by applying a simple audio filter (in software) to remove all frequencies below 120Hz. Feel free to ask me for more info on this if you like.
    Also, can you clarify one thing for me. If I have the Reolink NVR can I view the live and recorded footage from my office computer's browser? Or is it limited to just mobile devices?
    Thanks again for what you do.

  • @Draconis8888
    @Draconis8888 8 місяців тому +1

    Looks good except for lack of IR emitters.

  • @Heresh-12
    @Heresh-12 8 місяців тому +1

    What is the best 6 camera for outdoor in your opinion?

  • @colomacountry
    @colomacountry Місяць тому

    My CX410W night vision is utterly crap compared to Blink outdoor. It's very grainy and ghosty. Im going to try their 4K version and also the tracking style camera, and if it doesn't improve I'm onto some other brand. Night vision reminds me of some junk from best buy 15 years ago. Thx for the vids! I do love the motion sensing of the 410. Blink is terrible at this function.

  • @kevinburola889
    @kevinburola889 8 місяців тому +1

    Do you find Reolink wifi better investment than Eufy? Thanks

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +1

      Either one but Reolink has better video quality overall.

  • @sarine6237
    @sarine6237 7 місяців тому

    Do I have to connect this to some power outlet outside? I mean that can be difficult?

  • @Skeptouchos
    @Skeptouchos 6 місяців тому

    Will you be doing a review for the CX810 any time soon? From what I've seen they haven't made any improvements to the mic, which is a shame

  • @chickenOramen
    @chickenOramen 8 місяців тому +1

    i bought a very similar reolink camera and while it does say it is waterproof -- it was not true since water went into the camera.
    so have you encountered any water seeping into the reolink cameras that you currently are using?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +1

      I haven’t experienced that with my Reolink cameras but they are all installed under the eaves though.

  • @danhampton7777
    @danhampton7777 8 місяців тому +1

    Greetings. You think you get to review the New Reolink Argus Track 4k Solar camera ? I trust your reviews.

  • @hondakorn
    @hondakorn 8 місяців тому +1

    Great review as always. Any plans to review the Kawa T6 pro? It’s another larger sensor/low light camera option.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +1

      I have to check it out. Thanks for watching!

    • @andrewepperson14
      @andrewepperson14 7 місяців тому +1

      Great Review. Very informative. Do the push notifications work if you are not on the same home wifi network? Say I'm at work and FedEx shows up at the front door. Thanks again for the info.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  7 місяців тому +1

      @@andrewepperson14yes

    • @snapon1948
      @snapon1948 4 місяці тому

      When will 4k version coming out

  • @ak_777-d5k
    @ak_777-d5k 4 місяці тому +1

    Can you review the Costco model Reolink NVS16-12MD8?

  • @gerryf7015
    @gerryf7015 8 місяців тому +1

    How does the color sensor react to supplemental IR lighting.. you have some in your yard but not sure if the were on on not.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +1

      It is not affected by IR lighting. Mine are off when testing but if it is on, you will just see an IR glow on the camera that has it on.

    • @gerryf7015
      @gerryf7015 8 місяців тому +1

      @LifeHackster Thanks. If located off camera sensor view will it help with the image? My yard is very dark and i supplement the camera's IR with separate IR lighting. Just wondering if i changed to the CX cameras would the IR help or does it need some white light. Thank for all that you do for the community.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +2

      @@gerryf7015 You will need a different light source instead of IR. Also that light ccdoesn’t need to be bright. So, solar lights in dim setting will work well.

  • @CollinsNOLA
    @CollinsNOLA 6 місяців тому

    Love to see the review of cx810

  • @leatherindian
    @leatherindian 8 місяців тому +1

    Any idea how long before the 4k version POE or WIFI will come out?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому

      I don't know when but I'm hoping soon.

  • @syd6108
    @syd6108 8 місяців тому

    Excellent review

  • @G20Storm
    @G20Storm 8 місяців тому +3

    I literally just purchased the CX410 this morning, and now I see this video. lol

    • @G20Storm
      @G20Storm 8 місяців тому

      oh nvm its just a wifi version.. then I'm good.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! This is just the WiFi version.

    • @VastardokKukiao
      @VastardokKukiao 6 місяців тому

      cx810 is out...

    • @G20Storm
      @G20Storm 6 місяців тому

      @@VastardokKukiao maybe I can buy two cx810

  • @xkajetan
    @xkajetan 4 місяці тому

    Does the camera work with the cloud?

  • @clyntonadderley3390
    @clyntonadderley3390 8 місяців тому +1

    Can you review the new RLC 823s2?

  • @kruzek18
    @kruzek18 8 місяців тому +2

    Life hackster, with all these cameras, what type of internet are you running? Fiber? 2gb?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому

      I have 1 gig and that is more than enough.

  • @6g8j9k
    @6g8j9k 25 днів тому

    i wish they can make a trackmix version or version with wider field

  • @jeremywilson8334
    @jeremywilson8334 7 місяців тому +1

    What is the purpose of the sd card? If the camera gets stolen and you don’t have a nvr then you lost all footage correct?

    • @-J4iRO-
      @-J4iRO- 6 місяців тому

      That's right

  • @kevomints1
    @kevomints1 8 місяців тому +1

    Hello I have 1224 and in the dark it’s great and that’s just with street lights in colour only no need for spot lights
    What’s this like without the spotlight on

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому

      This one should have better video quality at night.

  • @satberhoxhaj3347
    @satberhoxhaj3347 6 місяців тому

    hi i'm looking on amazon at this setup just wanted to get your opinion REOLINK
    RLC-81MA Dual View PoE Camera, IP Security Camera System, CX410-2K PoE Security Camera Outdoor with F1.0 Aperture, 2xRLC-81MA and 2X CX410 Bundle 1x RLN8-410 NVR

  • @evictioncarpentry2628
    @evictioncarpentry2628 7 місяців тому

    Can you test the maximum wifi distances. I have a pretty long yard and aluminum siding on my house, i am having trouble finding cameras that get a strong enough signal for the back.

  • @LeonardoGuidi-g2g
    @LeonardoGuidi-g2g 6 місяців тому

    Hi Lifehackster, thank you for the video.
    If I wanted to change my Ring Spotlight Cam Plus wired with this reolink WiFi, how can I connect the Reolink to the electrical grid without using the charger? Is there any way I can power it up using the wagon tools you used with the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus wired?

  • @Stealther
    @Stealther 8 місяців тому +9

    Ehhh it’s performance didn’t blow my skirt up TBH. The night video without lights pulled off the trick of looking both good and horrible at the same time. It needs a higher bitrate badly.

    • @wesholmes9012
      @wesholmes9012 8 місяців тому +7

      For near pitch black I'll take it. Is there a consumer-grade camera doing it better?

    • @jeremywilson8334
      @jeremywilson8334 7 місяців тому

      @@wesholmes9012811a

    • @VastardokKukiao
      @VastardokKukiao 6 місяців тому

      @@wesholmes9012 only hikvision

    • @VastardokKukiao
      @VastardokKukiao 6 місяців тому

      @@wesholmes9012 cx810

  • @mandumetheking
    @mandumetheking 6 місяців тому +1

    Mr. Life Hackster, thank you for your amazing reviews. I bought my Tapos because of it. I would please ask you, to refer or comment on your reviews if the cameras send a notification when offline, i.e. in a power outage, or if switched off. My Tapos do not, and I wonder if any of them do. Thank you.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  6 місяців тому

      There's only a few brands that does this but not in real time or instant notification sometimes it will notify you after an hour or 2... I know Blink and Nest does this.

    • @mandumetheking
      @mandumetheking 6 місяців тому

      @@LifeHackster Thank you so much for the quick reply. It would be amazing if they did that as a standard feature. That being said, if it won't be too much trouble, I leave it as a suggestion for your next reviews.

  • @rocketval9288
    @rocketval9288 8 місяців тому +1

    how do these CX serie cameras react to infrared light?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +1

      No effect. You will see a red glow on IR cameras if they are in the cameras field of view.

  • @gojeffgordon24
    @gojeffgordon24 2 місяці тому

    Maybe it is me...but when they make a WiFi version, I don't think people will have a place for the mass of wires they have coming off the back of the camera, between the ethernet, reset and power plug. Just makes them hard to mount and look nice.

  • @Alicia_Michelle
    @Alicia_Michelle 3 місяці тому

    I LOVE this camera but I just wish the sound quality was better. I'm going to run a CAT6 cable to mine, do you need the antenna's even though I won't be using the wifi? Would be nice to take them off once the ethernet cable is plugged in.

  • @FrankGiuliani
    @FrankGiuliani 8 місяців тому

    hey man, any chance you're doing a review of the new RLC-823S2 ?

  • @lesterspence7118
    @lesterspence7118 8 місяців тому

    Are you going to test the Reolink Argus Track?

  • @148bus
    @148bus 3 місяці тому

    Will this camera work through a window?

  • @appliedprivacy
    @appliedprivacy 8 місяців тому +1

    Could use a windscreen on the mic.

  • @phcalama
    @phcalama 8 місяців тому +1

    Dumb question but why switch from PoE to WiFi?

    • @mrushing33
      @mrushing33 7 місяців тому +2

      Looking at these camera for our farm, which needs cameras on our barns after some animal losses due to some unknown pest. The PoE would be a LOT of work to set up to run all the way to the house. Looking at the WiFi cameras so that we only have to power the cameras from an outlet in the barns/sheds.

  • @lenel51
    @lenel51 5 місяців тому +1

    Dumb question, do I need to connect an ethernet cable to this even if I’m using wifi connection?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  5 місяців тому +1

      You have to do it when you initially set it up. After that, you can unplug it from your router.

    • @lenel51
      @lenel51 5 місяців тому

      @@LifeHackster awesome, thank you sir!

  • @jasminebatista928
    @jasminebatista928 6 місяців тому

    I need help in where to stage the cameras outdoor, can you help us if we email you a video?

  • @pizzadave9812
    @pizzadave9812 7 місяців тому

    Nice Cam but I need my rich notifications so I can see if it's worth opening at that point or not. ( Tree moving....cat walking around) My 20 dollar wyze gives me that and my wyze sees at night perfect....and my wyze is the smallest camera out of all of them. Camera company's need to do all of this great stuff in a smaller package. Thanks for the review I send everyone to your channel. 🍕🇺🇲

  • @matthewkidomen1512
    @matthewkidomen1512 8 місяців тому

    I know you use the 256 gb Micro SD cards, but can you post a link to which one you suggest. I purchased my system through a link from your youtube site. I want to make certain I am getting the correct card. All ReoLink says is up to 256GB, SDHC or SDXC card, Class 10 or higher/ ≥26Mbps. There are so many options, and code numbers on the cards. I don't want to buy the wrong one.

    • @IndialanticRob
      @IndialanticRob 7 місяців тому

      The 256g Samsung EVO micro , working well for our family, Amazon 20 bucks

  • @memycellsandi
    @memycellsandi 4 місяці тому

    I seem to be jumping from one ecosystem recommenced here to the next, also recommended here. Can someone please recommend if Reolink is the one to go with for a mixture of wireless (ABMBIENT light efficient) and wired? Mostly wireless. Not real happy with Eufy at the moment.

  • @kdscrapping4452
    @kdscrapping4452 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice , I like it !!

  • @jvelasquez388
    @jvelasquez388 8 місяців тому +1

    I need some review on a ezviz the news one

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому

      I haven’t really checked on EZVIZ lately.

  • @michealsmith4859
    @michealsmith4859 8 місяців тому

    Does this offer 24/7 recording ?

  • @ginoillupo878
    @ginoillupo878 8 місяців тому

    One question, if I hang up the cam upside down, so the antennas are going down, can I change the video picture on the e.g. ipad by 180 degrees?

  • @valdolandar534
    @valdolandar534 7 місяців тому

    I can not change focus. It is fixed ?

  • @sunkneee
    @sunkneee 8 місяців тому +2

    Why cant Ring make one like this?? 😔

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому +1

      They are stuck in highly compressed 1080p footage because they chose to only upload to the cloud.

  • @markraciborski4289
    @markraciborski4289 2 місяці тому

    Purchase 3 of these 2 CX410, 1 CX410W. They have excellent night vision, especially if you have a street light.
    The problem is that they all 3 constantly record, parked vehicles as moving flagging as "Any Motion" not as a "Vehicle."
    So, there isn't a setting to reduce sensitivity on "Any Motion".
    This fills a 64GB SD card fast.

  • @Thisandthat-e7m
    @Thisandthat-e7m 5 місяців тому

    Some information about this camera that I have been unable to find.
    Does it camera have a black & white-mode?
    How does it handle IR-lights? Does it see into the IR-spectrum, might there even be an IR-cut filter in the camera?

  • @JordanSadiwa
    @JordanSadiwa 8 місяців тому +1

    Im worried about the sd card slot. it doesnt have a cover.what if it rains

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  8 місяців тому

      It has a screwed in gasket lined metal cover for the micro SD card. It is not exposed.

    • @JordanSadiwa
      @JordanSadiwa 8 місяців тому

      thanks, im thinking of buying this or the tapo cam, which one do you think is better@@LifeHackster. Is it possible to monitor multiple outdoor wireless camera in one computer (like the wired camera)

  • @Ephesians-612
    @Ephesians-612 7 місяців тому

    i notice reolink poe cameras have worse audio quality than the Reolinks that get power from outlet

  • @JasonJayJJ1
    @JasonJayJJ1 5 місяців тому

    Can I set this camera up without a smartphone and instead with my laptop. I ask because I only have a prepaid cell-phone that I rarely use WiFi internet on that prepaid phone.

  • @hughvines4585
    @hughvines4585 8 місяців тому +3

    Bit rate just to low

  • @zuhairhlayel
    @zuhairhlayel 8 місяців тому +2

    💐🌹👍🌷💐

  • @BanFrenchRoast
    @BanFrenchRoast 29 днів тому

    Like ALL Reolink wired WiFI cameras these are network disasters. Life Hacker does not tell how deadly that Ethernet set up is. What is a Wi-Fi camera doing with a mandatory Ethernet setup? QR codes in this day and age? Really poor.
    In four out of four cameras of different models they all stumbled and lost the Wi-Fi network configuration. With Reolink customer service unhelpful and unpleasant they all went back except the most expensive too late to return model which became an uncompensated boat anchor. These cameras are old POE models with added 3 generation behind Wi-Fi chips that cannot be used to configure. Who wants to take them down to recover from network dropouts (and why does it forget Wi-Fi configuration?). The app is pathetic. These are ding not voice noticed upon reset but no variation can configure by Wi-Fi. A firmware disaster of mismatched features. Let’s have Life Hacker give the full story.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  29 днів тому

      Here’s the full story… all my Reolink cameras even from 6 years ago are still working. So I’m not sure what your problem is. So what is better than QR code setup that seems everyone are using? It seems like you have issue with your WiFi network and blaming your cameras for it. Sorry buddy, I tell everything in this channel.